Below are a couple of top WWE news stories of the day.
• WWE recently announced a Women’s Intercontinental Championship for the RAW brand, with a tournament underway to crown the first-ever champion.
The tournament began on December 2, featuring participants such as Dakota Kai, Shayna Baszler, Lyra Valkyria, Zoey Stark, Raquel Rodriguez, Kairi Sane, and others. So far, Kai and Valkyria have advanced, with remaining matches including Zoey Stark vs. Raquel Rodriguez vs. Kayden Carter and Alba Fyre vs. Kairi Sane vs. Natalya.
According to WrestleVotes, some within WWE favor Natalya as the inaugural champion. However, it remains uncertain whether she will ultimately win the title:
“I did hear some feedback with some sentiments that were similar from sources that said they would like it to be Natalya as well. Now, that doesn’t mean it’s going to be her, but there is some favoritism maybe that would like to see her win the Intercontinental Championship.”
The tournament final is expected to take place on the debut episode of RAW on Netflix on January 6.
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• After nearly two decades on USA Network, WWE’s Monday Night RAW will air its final episode on the channel on December 30th from Houston, before transitioning to Netflix on January 6th at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.
The Netflix debut is set to feature major stars, including Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, CM Punk, and John Cena. Roman Reigns vs. Solo Sikoa in a Tribal Combat for the Ula Fala has officially been announced for January 6.
WrestleVotes revealed that WWE is planning a special send-off for the USA Network on December 30th, honoring their long-standing partnership. The episode will likely include a video tribute highlighting memorable moments from RAW’s time on USA.
WWE aims to ensure the finale is a strong show to commemorate their history with the network, even as SmackDown continues airing on USA.
